Скачать или смотреть ** Fritz Pölking Junior Prize ** | Emile Séchaud – In the kingdom of the ibex

A true emblem of alpine fauna, the alpine ibex evokes admiration, especially on account of its ability to move along vertiginous rock faces and to survive in an environment as hostile to life as the high mountains. However, this does not mean it always had a privileged position in people's hearts, and in the 20th century, it was on the verge of extinction as a result of intensive hunting. Great efforts were made to reintroduce the species in many mountain regions of the Alps to ensure the survival of these animals. Owing to these efforts, the king of the mountains can once again be admired in its majestic habitat, and this is how I wanted to show it in this portfolio. In the past years, I have visited various mountain regions in the French and Swiss Alps at all times of the year to show the diversity of the landscapes and the living conditions of these peaceful mammals. The images in this series are intended to illustrate how the mere presence of the ibex enhances the spectacular landscapes of the Alps and to remind us that this impressive spectacle almost disappeared only a few decades ago. To me, the lucky fate of the ibex seems like a glimmer of hope and a model for many endangered species that may make future generations dream, just as the ibex makes us dream in the Alps today.


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